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If a manufacturer stops supporting a product, that product is not suddenly useless. It still has a lot of its original value, and if it works for your company, it is convenient to keep using it. As long as there aren’t any big issues with the hardware or problems with its place in your company’s infrastructure, you can keep the product working longer by using TPM.

Your hardware might reach its end-of-service-life at a time when your company doesn’t have much extra money to spend on upgrades. You have your own business to run and you need to balance your schedule. Plus, you don’t want to feel rushed into a decision about upgrading because you feel like you need new hardware. By continuing to use your existing equipment with the help of TPM, you can choose when you’re ready to upgrade. You can prepare for the transition and have your finances in order before purchasing new equipment.

If you are repairing your hardware yourself, you may not have access to the same parts that the manufacturer uses. This can be a problem because the parts may not work with your equipment. A better option might be to work with TPM. They have access to trusted parts that will work with your equipment. Plus, the technicians who perform the repairs are experts in this field and may be more familiar with your equipment than in-house techs.

You can save money on post-EoL OEM services by working with a TPM company. They offer the same skill set as OEMs but at a much lower price. Plus, the scope of work with TPM may be more extensive than what your OEM offers. You can also push back the cost of new equipment by working with TPM. While an upgrade will still be necessary at some point, TPM can help delay it.

OEMs specialize in their equipment, but TPM programs can focus on the needs of your company. They might be able to do a repair in a way that creates as little downtime as possible or offer more services that can provide a better deal. Some TPM options, like NorthSmart, let you purchase only the services you need. You can even create a hybrid model with elements of OEM and TPM support if that’s what fits your business.